Daily Archives: September 25, 2021

2021-09-25: News Headlines

Staff (2021-09-25). AOC torched over 'barely comprehensible' statement attempting to explain 'present' vote on $1bn Iron Dome bill she opposes. rt.com New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was roasted after issuing a long press release to explain why she didn't vote 'no' on a bill to fund Israeli's anti-missile shield, calling herself a victim of "unjust" procedures. | Having changed her 'no' vote to 'present' at the last minute on a $1 billion bill to replenish Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system the day prior, AOC took to Twitter on Friday with a vast, 900-word missive attempting to justify the move to her constituents. While she stated the bill "should have been opposed," she went on to argue that it was brought to the House floor through…

teleSUR- lvm, JL (2021-09-25). Pdte. de México pide a Israel extradición de Tomás Zerón. telesurtv.net Este viernes un juez federal negó a Tomás Zerón, un amparo contra la orden de aprehensión por los presuntos delitos de tortura y desparición forzada de los 43 normalistas.

Gershon Baskin (2021-09-25). Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The questions to be answered at the table. zcomm.org The reality is that as the non-viability of a two-state solution becomes increasingly clear, we will all have to become a lot more serious in the collective search for other solutions…

Rima Najjar (2021-09-25). Wanted: A Palestinian Front for All Seasons. globalresearch.ca

Allan Fisher (2021-09-25). Saturday 9/25: Free Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets, Santa Cruz…

Ramzy Baroud (2021-09-24). One Man as a Whole Generation: The Unfinished War of Zakaria Zubeidi. dissidentvoice.org Zakaria Zubeidi is one of six Palestinian prisoners who, on September 6, tunneled their way out of Gilboa, a notorious, high-security Israeli prison. Zubeidi was recaptured a few days later. The large bruises on Zubeidi's face told a harrowing story, that of a daring escape and of a violent arrest. However, the story does not begin, …

Ann Brown (2021-09-24). Here Are The Black Members Of Congress Who Voted To Send $1 Billion To Israel For Its Iron Dome. moguldom.com Correction: The images that originally accompanied this article incorrectly listed one of the four people photographed as a Congressman who voted on the Iron Dome funding. This has been corrected and updated. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to approve a bill that will provide funding for Israel's Iron Dome defense system despite opposition led by …

Adri Nieuwhof (2021-09-24). "Don't fail justice," victim of Israeli war crimes tells Dutch court. electronicintifada.net Ismail Ziada is appealing ruling that gave immunity to Israeli commanders.

David Cronin (2021-09-24). Why Ireland's pandering to Israel is treason. electronicintifada.net Dublin government tries to muzzle human rights lawyer.

Anonymous669 (2021-09-24). Iran's Spymaster Threatens "American & Israeli" Bases In Iraqi Kurdistan. southfront.org A file photo of Iran's IRGC forces in a parade. Source: PressTV | On September 24, Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib warned terrorist groups in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and their sponsors against destabilizing Iran. | "I warn terrorist elements and the sponsors of these groups in the region that any breach of Iran's security will be met with a firm response by the Iranian armed forces and security services," the newly-appointed minister told reports, according to RT. | Khatib went on to warn what he called "Ame…

MEE, agencies (2021-09-24). Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli forces in the West Bank. middleeasteye.net Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli forces in the West Bank | 27-year-old Mohammed Ali Khabisa was killed on the sidelines of an anti-settlement protest | Fri, 09/24/2021 – 16: 23 | Palestinian protesters confront Israeli security forces following a demonstration against settlements in the West Bank village of Beita, on September 24, 2021 (AFP) | Israeli security forces have shot dead a P…

Rayhan Uddin (2021-09-24). AOC faces backlash for crying, but not voting, over bill to fund Israel's Iron Dome. middleeasteye.net AOC faces backlash for crying, but not voting, over bill to fund Israel's Iron Dome | New York congresswoman took neutral stance during House bill that approved $1bn in new funding for Israel's missile defence system, sparking accusations of 'cowardice' | Fri, 09/24/2021 – 17: 10 | Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was accused of 'political calculation' after voting present in a bill to fund Isra…

Peoples Dispatch (2021-09-24). US lawmaker proposes bill to formalize US policy towards Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org The bill comes a day after the US congress approved USD 1 billion additional funding for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, despite proposals to cut its military aid to Israel…

MEE, agencies (2021-09-24). Pegasus: Israeli spyware likely used to surveil activist Alaa al-Siddiq before death: Report. middleeasteye.net Pegasus: Israeli spyware likely used to surveil activist Alaa al-Siddiq before death: Report | Along with the Emirati activist, the Israeli malware allegedly also targeted phones of French ministers and President Macron's advisor between 2019 and 2020 | Fri, 09/24/2021 – 12: 16 | Alaa al-Siddiq lived in the UK after fleeing the UAE, where she had risked arrest for her activism (Supplied)

Mohammad Ayesh (2021-09-24). Arabic press review: Hamas claims 'fundamental development' in prisoner exchange talks. middleeasteye.net Arabic press review: Hamas claims 'fundamental development' in prisoner exchange talks | Meanwhile, Saudi imports from UAE show steep decline, and Norway remains hopeful the Oslo Accords' two-state solution is still feasible | Fri, 09/24/2021 – 18: 04 | A member of the Israeli forces stands guard at the Gilboa prison in northern Israel on 18 September 2021 (AFP) | Hamas: Progress in prisoner…

Dave DeCamp (2021-09-24). Texas Moves to Divest From Ben & Jerry's Over Israeli Settlement Ban. news.antiwar.com Texas has added Ben & Jerry's and its parent company Unilever to The firms have 90 days from being notified that they're on the list to reverse the settlement ban, or Texas will remove about $100 million in pension funds that are invested in Unilever. | While Ben & Jerry's is accused of boycotting Israel, their policy only applies to illeg…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2021-09-24). International Lawyers Challenge the African Union to Revoke "Israel's" Observer Status. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh A group of international lawyers and researchers have launched a legal complaint with the African Commission on Human and People's rights, in order to have "Israel's" observer status in the African Union (AU) revoked. A group of international lawyers and researchers have launched a legal complaint with the African Commission on Human and…

Michael F. Brown (2021-09-24). Democrats abandon Rashida Tlaib to racist onslaught. electronicintifada.net House floor sees most personal anti-Palestinian attack in its history over apartheid charge.

sputniknews (2021-09-24). Palestinians to Harvest Olives But They're Wary of Settlers, Here's Why. sputniknews.com Mohammed al-Khatib has set up an initiative that aims to protect Palestinian farmers while they hand-pick olives. The group, made up of locals and foreigners, also makes sure that their trees are not burned down or uprooted.

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